What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex—and often debilitating—mental health condition characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions can significantly interfere…
A Guide to Recovery From Loss As a grief therapist with decades of experience, I know that taking the first step toward healing from loss can be hard. It's confusing,…
Taking the first step towards healing from loss can be daunting, but 'Navigating Through Sorrow: A Comprehensive Guide to Grief Recovery' is here to help you understand the steps in…
What is Harm OCD? There are many different fears that someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may latch onto, and all of them can lead to severe distress. When OCD manifests as…
What is PTSD? Following a traumatic event, is it very common for people to experience emotional distress. As time passes, the intensity of that distress typically decreases. For Post-Traumatic Stress…
What to Expect When Starting Treatment for OCD Blair Pallas, LCSW Starting OCD treatment for the first time can be scary. You might wonder “Do I have to lie…
What does it mean to “Live with Uncertainty?" A common phrase used in recovery from OCD is “living with uncertainty." But what does this mean? All of us live with…
Dealing with Life's Problems Skillfully Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed by Marsha Linehan. It was originally designed to treat people who didn’t respond to traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)…
This is the third installment of the OCD Sufferer’s Forum, which is intended to inform people about the course, nature, and treatment of OCD. OCD Sufferer’s Forum: Third Story Pedophilia…
This is the second installment of the OCD Sufferer’s Forum, which is intended to inform people about the course, nature, and treatment of OCD. OCD Sufferer’s Forum: Second Story There…